Sustainability Programs Manage

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) AIA will provide you with the opportunity to advocate for the value of architecture and give architects and design professionals the resources they need to do their best work. The collective voice of architects is essential and our work drives positive change through the power of design. Each one of us at AIA is a leader committed to demonstrating our mission and values and designing a better future for our country and planet. Even in times of change, AIA's values remain constant: We stand for equity and human rights We stand for architecture that strengthens our communities We stand for a sustainable future We stand for protecting communities from the impacts of climate change We stand for economic opportunity We stand for investing in the future We speak up, and policymakers listen The American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, is building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better built environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of the profession of architecture and the world's prosperity, health, and future. Function of the position: This is a professional position on the Knowledge & Practice team reporting to the Director, Sustainable Knowledge and Engagement. The Manager works with two primary and high profile AIA member engagement and commitment programs for sustainable design: the AIA 2030 Commitment and A&D Materials Pledge. The AIA 2030 Commitment is AIA's actionable climate strategy that gives the architecture profession a set of standards and goals for reaching net zero emissions in the built environment. The A&D Materials Pledge is a commitment program for architecture firms to support holistic preference for building products that support human health, social health and equity, ecosystem health, climate health, and a circular economy. Responsibilities include but not limited to ensuring success for users of AIA's Design Data Exchange (DDx) digital application. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the manager will represent the "voice of the member/user" throughout application maintenance and development cycles by organizing u